I had an interesting lunch time today after receiving a call from my IVF specialist Doctor. Apparently, I have been diagnosed with PCoS or polycystic ovary syndrome. My first thought was what the heck? My second thought is I have to do some research. As it turns out this explains a lot of my symptoms that I have been experiencing in the last year or more.
I have acne, irregular cycle, high cholesterol, insulin resistance, massive weight gain and the inability to lose it easily. I feel relieved but at the same time worried about how it will affect our chances of having viable eggs and conception. The Dr told me on the voicemail message 'not to worry' as this is overcome through IVF. I do have a significant risk of gestational diabetes as a result and pre-eclampsia.
So, I rang back the clinic and spoke to the nurse. As I haven't started my period and it is over due I am going back in on Monday for a blood test to determine whether or not I will be menstruating anytime in the near future. If not, I will be given medication to force a period to begin and then my first cycle of IVF begins.
We sort of have to push things a bit as it looks like hubby will be away for six weeks end of April and all of May. I can't make babies without him so we are trying to get this accomplished before he leaves and fingers crossed we will.
What a day. I am exhausted but thankful I have a diagnosis on what has been happening to me. It makes everything so much clearer and also gives me a sense of vindication that it is not all my fault as to why I cannot lose the weight or get my skin clearer or even lower my cholesterol.
Lets see what Monday brings my little Star.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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